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    Expressing 'princess' with 公主 (gōngzhǔ)

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    Explanation

    公主 (gōngzhǔ) means 'princess,' referring to the daughter of a king or emperor. It is commonly used in fairy tales, historical narratives, and everyday language. For example, 公主走进了森林 means 'the princess walked into the forest.'

    Examples

    • 小时候我最喜欢看公主的故事。

      Xiǎoshíhòu wǒ zuì xǐhuān kàn gōngzhǔ de gùshì.

      When I was little, I loved reading stories about princesses the most.

    • 她穿上那条裙子，看起来像个公主。

      Tā chuānshàng nà tiáo qúnzi, kàn qǐlái xiàng gè gōngzhǔ.

      She put on that dress and looked like a princess.

    • 这座城堡里曾经住过一位美丽的公主。

      Zhè zuò chéngbǎo lǐ céngjīng zhùguò yí wèi měilì de gōngzhǔ.

      A beautiful princess once lived in this castle.

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